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Washington PostMay 7, 2009The movement in Maine and New Hampshire came faster than many had expected and with bipartisan support in both places, suggesting that using gay and lesbian couples' marriages as a "wedge issue" is losing some of its resonance, at least in the Northeast. [Link]

WCAX.comMay 7, 2009"The governor hasn't really made a decision yet," said Colin Manning, Gov. Lynch's spokesman. "We have seen a number of last-minute changes last week. Some we are going to have to take some time to review the legislation, look at exactly what it says. There's a lot of passion on all sides of the issue. The governor's going to do what he always does, talk to lawmakers and the people of New Hampshire." [Link]

The Associated PressMay 6, 2009The New Hampshire Legislature has passed a bill allowing gay couples to legally marry, but the governor hasn't said whether he'll sign it. Gov. John Lynch has said he believes the word "marriage" should be reserved for the union of a man and a woman. But he has not said whether he would sign the bill, veto it or let it become law without his signature. [Link]

Times UnionMay 5, 2009The University at Albany released a study on Tuesday polling the Hispanic population of New York and surrounding states. The New York Latino Research and Resources Network (NYLARNet) surveyed more than 1,200 Hispanics in New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Jose Cruz, director of NYLARNet, said the study found half of Latinos in those states supported marriage equality or civil unions despite only 18 percent identifying themselves as liberal. (Link)

The Boston GlobeApril 30, 2009"There's clearly a lot of movement, and I think it's really a product of the chance people have had to see in Massachusetts and other places that when marriage discrimination ends, families are helped and no one's hurt," said Evan Wolfson. [Link]

The Boston GlobeApril 29, 2009"It is such an important statement, especially to young people, to say if you are gay, if you are lesbian, you are no different," said Claire Ebel, executive director of the state's chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union. "You have the same rights." [Link]

The New York TimesApril 29, 2009It is unclear whether Gov. John Lynch, a Democrat, will veto the law or whether the new language will persuade him to endorse it. Mr. Lynch has consistently opposed same-sex marriage, but has never said whether he would veto the bill or let it be enacted without his signature, as state law would allow. [Link]

WMUR ManchesterApril 29, 2009The New Hampshire Senate has approved a bill that would allow same-sex couples to marry in the Granite State. After surviving an early vote to kill HB 436, the bill passed the New Hampshire Senate Wednesday afternoon by a vote of 13 to 11. [Link]

Blue HampshireApril 28, 2009A poll released today by New Hampshire Freedom to Marry shows that 55% of New Hampshire Voters support marriage for lesbian and gay couples, while 39% are opposed. The poll, conducted by UNH Survey Center, surveyed 491 New Hampshire voters from April 13 through the 22. [Link]

New York TimesApril 24, 2009The New Hampshire Senate Judiciary Committee voted 3-2 to reject a proposal that would extend marriage equality to gay couples, claiming the state “needs more time to build consensus” on the issue. However, the full state Senate will still vote on the House-approved bill next week. [Link]